Public Key Cryptography (PKC): A cryptographic system that uses a pair of keys, a public key and a private key, to encrypt and decrypt messages. It is fundamental for secure communication, digital signatures, and authentication protocols. Examples include RSA, ECC, and Diffie-Hellman algorithms.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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